Comparison

Ex PDF 123 vs BeText

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ex PDF 123

Connect multiple iOS devices wirelessly to read PDF files together. Enjoy a smooth, instantaneous reading experience with automatic page flips and flexible device arrangement. Supports file transfer from Mac/PC via WiFi.

Highlights
  • Point-to-point WiFi connection
  • Connect up to eight devices
  • Instantaneous transmission
  • Automatic page flip options
  • Horizontal/vertical device arrangement
  • iOS Files management support
  • Mac/PC PDF transfer via WiFi
Features
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Connect all your iOS devices to read PDF files cooler! 1. Fast point-to-point connection via WiFi(use Apple's multiPeerConnectivity framework and technology). Local area network is not required. Up to eight devices can be connected at the same time. 2. Easy to use, excellent reading experience, broaden the scope of reading and pages. 3. Instantaneous transmission and linkage, no sense of delay. 4. Automatic page flip, variety of page flip options. 5. Devices can be arranged horizontally or vertically. Corresponding to horizontal and vertical page flip. 6. Support iOS11 Files management.Mac/PC transport PDF file to iOS device via WiFi.

About

BeText

A minimalist text editor designed for writers seeking efficiency and a distraction-free environment. It offers rich text formatting, customization options, and convenient file management features to help you focus on your words and create polished documents.

Highlights
  • Focus Mode for deep immersion
  • Rich text formatting options
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Capture text from camera
  • Organized file management
  • Wireless browser file sharing
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
Features
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Unleash your creativity and stay focused with BeText, the minimalist text editor crafted for writers who value simplicity and efficiency. Whether you're drafting documents, jotting down quick notes, or composing your next blog post, BeText offers a distraction-free environment tailored to your writing needs. Enjoy a clean, simple, and serene space that helps you focus entirely on your words, turning ideas into polished pieces of writing. Key Features: • Focus Mode: Dim everything but the current paragraph, keeping you deeply immersed in your writing. • Rich Text Formatting: Apply bold, italic, underline, and more to enhance your text and create visually engaging documents. • Font and Color Customization: Choose from a wide range of fonts and colors to personalize your writing and match your style. • Capture Text: Insert text directly from your camera, making it easy to integrate printed documents into your writing. • File Management: Organise your documents with ease, ensuring they are neatly stored and instantly accessible whenever you need them. • Browser File Sharing: Wirelessly transfer your documents between devices using local web transfer, making it simple to move your work wherever you go. • Wi-Fi Drive (Mac Only): Turn your iPhone into a wireless network drive, allowing effortless file transfers over Wi-Fi. • Minimalist Design: Enjoy a clean, uncluttered interface that eliminates distractions, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your words. • Exciting New Features (Coming Soon): Stay tuned for upcoming enhancements, including AI writing assistance, and integration with popular writing platforms. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to unparalleled productivity. BeText is more than just a text editor—it’s your essential writing companion. Whether you're crafting the next great novel or capturing daily thoughts, BeText’s Focus Mode ensures every word counts. Designed with writers in mind, BeText seamlessly blends functionality with simplicity, empowering you to do what you do best: write. Ready to elevate your writing experience? Download BeText today and start creating your best work in a distraction-free, beautifully simple environment.

Screenshots

Ex PDF 1234 screens
BeText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ex PDF 123 at free against BeText's paid. Ex PDF 123 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.6). BeText's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ex PDF 123 costs $0.99 and BeText $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ex PDF 123 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ex PDF 123 versus BeText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEx PDF 123BeText
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer智杰 王chaman chlach

Customer experience

Ex PDF 123

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BeText

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ex PDF 123

No in-app purchases

None

BeText

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ex PDF 123 free?
Ex PDF 123 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeText free?
BeText costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ex PDF 123 or BeText?
Ex PDF 123 is rated higher. Ex PDF 123 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BeText averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Ex PDF 123 or BeText have ads?
Neither Ex PDF 123 nor BeText shows ads.

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